Mary Hartman Legacy Society

One of the easiest ways to leave a legacy gift is to include the Hartman Rock Garden in your will or trust. You can arrange for Hartman to receive a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the remainder of your estate (a residuary bequest). We have provided recommended language that you can share with your financial planner or attorney.

When you name anyone other than your spouse as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, it is possible they will only receive a fraction of the plan’s face value. Instead, consider designating the Hartman Rock Garden as a beneficiary. As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, the Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden will likely receive the full amount of the plan’s value. To name the Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden as a beneficiary, contact your plan administrator to obtain a beneficiary form.

Upon establishing your donor advised fund, you can designate the Hartman Rock Garden as the recipient of any remaining balance within your fund. By designating the Hartman Rock Garden as a beneficiary on your donor advised fund, you can provide essential support to preserve and maintain this unique cultural and historical landmark. Complete a beneficiary designation form from your DAF advisor.

A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a simple contract between you and the Hartman Rock Garden. In exchange for your irrevocable gift, the Hartman Rock Garden pays you and/or another beneficiary a fixed sum each year. The remaining balance then passes to the Hartman Rock Garden when the contract ends. In addition to a dependable lifetime income stream, you receive an immediate income tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax on the gift transfer.

While less common than other types of donations, the Hartman Rock Garden accepts bequests and promised gifts of art created by Ben Hartman. We currently do not accept art created by other artists. Please notify us of your intentions so that we can authenticate the work and provide an appraised value.